Nonprofit Impact Panel: A Call to Action

Welcome to HBS Social Impact X The Crimson Initiative: Nonprofit Impact Panel!

Come join us for an exciting event where we will be discussing the ins and outs of nonprofit startups and boards with a panel of three nonprofit leaders. Whether you are looking to start a nonprofit or seeking a nonprofit board position, this event is perfect for anyone interested in social impact.

Date: Mon Apr 07 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Aldrich Hall Room 109

Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and learn from experts in the field. See you there!

Speaker - Kate Bean, Founder and former CEO of Averson Charter Schools

Kate Bean is a Harvard ALI Fellow and the current CEO of iChangeCourse, which advises nonprofit leaders and startup practices. Previously for 18 years she served as the founder/CEO of Aveson, a non-profit organization built to manage charter schools and lead a national movement to challenge traditional K-12 education. Kate also founded and led the first workers’ cooperative for public school educators in the state of California and served on the board of the California Center for Cooperative Development.

Speaker - David Harris, Managing Partner of Interim Executive Solutions

David Harris (HBS '84) is leading the Interim Executive Solutions, the only national organization exclusively dedicated to placing and supporting professional interim leaders for nonprofits. David has led projects with a diverse set of organizations including YouthBuild Boston, the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Commonwealth Land Trust and the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.

Speaker - Kannan Thiruvengadam, Founder and Director of Eastie Farm

Kannan Thiruvengadam is the founder and director of Eastie Farm, a Boston-based community nonprofit that pursues climate justice, food security, and community resilience. He also hosts “What’s up Eastie”, a radio show about local issues in a larger context, at Zumix, a youth organization in East Boston, and is a Climate Ready Boston Leader and member of the Boston Community Preservation Committee.

Host or Publisher The Crimson Initiative